Is Maui Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Maui for solo female travelers?
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based on 9 experiences from female travelers
Sara
Canada
Group travel
I was in Maui with a missions group for 3 months! We were mostly in Haiku and Pai'ia on the north shore. Hitch hiking with few girls is rhe safer way to go, while having a guy is safer, it takes a lot longer to get rides.
Posted: July 26, 2026Experienced: January, 2012
May
United States
Couple travel
My husband and I visit Maui, and stayed at 3 different Airbnbs in different areas of Maui. I felt extremely safe in all the neighborhood! The food is just amazing, from food truck to high end restaurants, they really know how to make the food right. I don’t think you can go wrong with any restaurant to be honest. The hotel or Airbnbs are generally pretty pricey, ranging from 400-600 for some modest stay. But the overall experience is pretty magical, Maui got rain forest and dry side, so it...
Posted: November 17, 2024
Flo
Australia
Solo travel
Maui is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it as a solo traveller as I felt very safe and Hawaiians are very nice people. The must do in Maui are the Haleakala volcano for sunset or sunrise! You go by car all the way to the very top above the clouds and see the sun setting or rising- depending at what time you go. Be mindful to bring warm clothes and blankets as it gets very cold up there! The other must do activity is the Road to Hana! A beautiful drive along the coast with many huge...
Posted: July 18, 2024
Paige
Canada
Solo travel
Maui is an incredible island with endless opportunities to explore! I feels very safe just ensure you are being respectful to the locals, especially on the road to hana. There are endless views to admire including waterfalls, endless hills of palm trees, tons of wild chickens, black sand beaches, ect. Be sure to try some seafood while youre there, fish tacos were my favourite:) Hawaii is a state in the USA so it is fairly expensive so make sure you budget properly, even hostels are around $50 a...
Posted: June 10, 2024
Marla
United States
Solo travel
Definitely need to do a whale watch! Love Kiehi as my favorite town to stay in, especially The Hale Pau Hana Resort. A very walkable town but a car is helpful to get outside the beach area. This is my happy place!
Posted: March 6, 2024Solo travel
I was on a solo trip to Maui. It was amazing and I never felt unsafe. I stayed at a hostel where they offered free tours, which was a great way to meet new people and explore interesting places on the island. I highly recommend this trip.
Posted: June 10, 2023Solo travel
Paia is located just before the start of the road to Hana. Visit this place on your way back to the hotel. At the beginning of the road to Hana, there is a beach where you can usually see many turtles. Make sure you are respectful and keep your distance. If you want to see turtles in the ocean, the black rock area in front of the Sheraton at the northern end of the hotels is always a great place where you are most likely to see sea turtles. I really enjoyed Haleakala at sunrise - you need to...
Posted: October 17, 2022Group travel
Maui is a great place for snorkeling and relaxing on the beach! There are many diving excursions. We liked Hookipa Beach in Paia, where you can see sea turtles. The road to Hana is long and a bit boring. If you're going there, stop often to see the waterfalls and the Bamboo Forest. Don't book this through resorts - it's more expensive.
Posted: September 26, 2022Couple travel
Snorkeling near Black Rock is a great place to admire turtles - you can also rent surfboards there! A must-do is dinner at Mama's Fish House! You absolutely must try fresh banana bread on the way to Hana. For a few dollars, an audioguide is available, which is really cool and tells you what to pay attention to as well as the history during the drive!
Posted: May 31, 2022Safety in United States
